Man, 63, arrested after allegedly defiling 11-year-old girl in Kisumu

Police officers in Nyando, Kisumu County, are presently detaining a 63-year-old man alleged to have defiled an 11-year-old Class Six pupil in Kodeyo village.

Confirming the incident, Kochieng West Location Chief Mark Nyadianga said the Johannes Amollo Abuogi committed the act after his wife – whom reportedly inherited – left to go work at the rice fields.

According to the area administrator, the suspect crept up to where the minor who is a total orphan was sleeping and defiled her.

The girl reportedly screamed, prompting villagers to come to her rescue.

Mr. Nyadianga added that the minor was rushed to Rabuor Health Center for treatment while the suspect is set to be charged in court.